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A Point of View
Two men in their prime of life had become close friends, yet they were very different from each other. Each approached life in his own way as each sought truth and meaning.The first was named John, and John was a man of great faith.Read more…If You Love Me ...
How many times have you heard this verse of Scripture quoted to you: “If you love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15, and instead of it being an inspiration, it not only made you cringe, but it also made you feel like you were condemned of God, and condemned by the person that so graciously quoted it to you?Well, fret not!Read more…Billy Graham In China
Many years ago when I was visiting China a friend asked me if I would like to accompany him to see Billy Graham who was holding an evangelical rally in a nearby athletic stadium. Although I was not of a religious persuasion I thought it might be an interesting experience, and I assented. The crowd must have numbered at least 35,000, all Chinese with just a few Westerners.Read more…How God Wants You to Live: Run So As To Win
Run so as to Win“Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize. Run so as to win.” (1 Cor 9:24)Here is one of my favorite quotes in the Bible.Read more…Who and What is God?
Human experience of life indicates that the universe is made up of two realms – the realm of the natural world and the supernatural realm.We are able to identify with and relate to the natural world because we are part of it and are in physical contact with it. Now that scientific investigations have enabled us gain considerable knowledge of the physical world we have become even more at home in this realm.Read more…Getting Relationships Right
Aldo Leopold was a U.S. forester and the author of a well-known early masterpiece on ecology, Sand County Almanac.Read more…But My Friends Call Me King of Righteousness
Melchizedek is one of those people in the Bible that is shrouded in mystery. His story is found very briefly in Genesis 14:18-20. The story starts out with a battle between a group of kings led by Chedorlaomer versus the Kings of Sodom and Gomorrah.Read more…Hades - The Greek Deity
In practically every religion practiced throughout time there is the concept of good and evil. In the case of Hades, the underworld was his domain but was he the embodiment of evil?Hades - The Greek DeityHades is an important term in many cultures.Read more…Hera - Greek Deity
Hera was a Greek deity of a different sort, one that displayed the tendency of the ancient Greeks to have a religious figure for everything they deemed significant.Hera - Greek DeityWhile many of the most important deities throughout history have been male, a select few females have risen to the highest levels of religion. In ancient Egypt, Isis and Set were worshiped by many followers, and seen as being even more integral to their lives than certain male figures.Read more…Basic Christian Ethics
This paper reveals basic principles and ideas of Christian ethics on the bases of the work, written by Paul Ramsey, “Basic Christian Ethics”. At the beginning of the paper a brief situation concerning ethics at large and Christian ethics in particular is discussed. Than such points as man in the image of God, man’s relationship to sin, self-love, which is treated as idolatry by Christian tradition, are analyzed.Read more…The Benefits Of Active Church Participation
There are studies that show that the benefits for our children if we have them participate actively in church activities are amazing. Did you know that active church participation can increase your lifespan by 8 years? There are studies that show this.Read more…Paganism and Witchcraft - Fears and Fallacy
Throughout history humans have been afraid of what they do not understand. Rather than researching, asking questions and trying to understand another person’s viewpoint, many times we harshly judge a matter and exclude those who believe differently than we do.Halloween has just passed and I’m reminded of people who do not celebrate the occasion because they feel it is a Pagan holiday or that it is “of the devil.Read more…Parable Of The Sower: A Lesson On Faith And Abundance
Many people have heard the statement, "You reap what you sow." Or, as my wife learned when she was making drapes for a living, "You rip what you sew." When it comes to sowing and reaping we often fail to enjoy the blessings that God has for us because we don't fully understand the lesson of the parable of the sower.Read more…Do People Who Commit Suicide Go To Heaven?
I suppose it is safe to say that most people have had suicidal thoughts at some time in their life. In fact, if you live in the United States you are more likely to kill yourself than you are to be killed by someone else. There were 1.7 times as many suicides as homicides nationwide in 2000.Read more…Some Lies I Identified in My Life and the Miracles God is Doing Now! Part 2
I am poor because I don’t serve mammon;This sounds so right but many wealthy people tithe and give up to 50% of their income and do great things for the Lord through supporting ministries with good results that they have found and been led by the Spirit to support. Many people have become very wealthy by applying the prosperity doctrine and have continued to grow in the Lord and give and give and give to the Lord. I know the Lord can do more with $10,000 a year from an executive or a businessman then my paltry $35 every two weeks in tithe and $40 for proofreading for ministry.Read more…How Your Dreams Can Change Your Life
What is controlling your life? If you're like a lot of Christians you might answer that question by saying, "God is controlling my life." As our pastor likes to point out, whenever a question is asked in Sunday School, most of the time you'll get the right answer if you say: God.Read more…Spiritual Trends in the U.S.
I have been a spiritual seeker since I was a young child. As a teenager in the 70s I remember lighting a stick of incense in my bedroom. My mom wigged out when she smelled it because she thought I was into drugs or smoking pot!Read more…Jesus Never Preached Poverty
A recent Time magazine cover had a picture of a Rolls Royce with a cross as the hood ornament. The headline read: "Does God Want You To Be Rich?" The article talked about a trend that is developing within the American church to preach what some call the "Prosperity Gospel.Read more…Redeemed From The Curse! Pt. 1
Galatians 3:13. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree''), 14. that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.Read more…Redeemed From The Curse Pt. 2
Galatians 3:13. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree''), 14. that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Religion category
- Role played by Church retreat in our daily life - By: Ron Victor
Within each one of us lies the desire to know the meaning of our lives. At some point of time man strives to analyze the reason for his birth and his duties towards the Almighty. Not all of them get the answers for these questions by themselves; some of them need to be guided by persons who know the answers; or persons who will guide us to find these answers. - The Path of Divinity - By: Rita Jain
Spirituality is not something that can possibly be circumscribed with religions, cultures or art, but yet it finds expression through these modes. Our generation fully understands this reality and so puts on their best to unveil the spirituality that is hidden in all relics of the world. - Christianity – The Religion that is Not - By: Michael Bresciani
In the seventeenth chapter of Matthew the Apostles Peter, James and John were with Christ when he suddenly was transfigured (glowing or glorified) and was seen talking with Moses and Elijah. Instead of trying to hear what was being said between Jesus, Moses and Elijah, Peter decided that building a shrine to commemorate the event would be a better idea. A voice came from above that changed Peters mind and is still changing minds to this day. - What is Peace - By: Syed Masrur
He is Allah, besides Whom there is no god; the King, the Holy, the Giver of peace, the Granter of security, Guardian over all, the Mighty, the Supreme, the Possessor of every greatness Glory be to Allah from what they set up (with Him). [ Al - Quran - 59.23 ]Peace is something that everyone wants probably more than anything else. - The Broad and Narrow Way of Life - By: Kimberly Jackson
Matthew 7:13 and 14: Enter through the strait gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat; Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.Imagine a gate before you. Once you enter through this gate, the way is either broad or narrow. - Bat Mitzvah: A Jewish Female's Celebration of Coming of Age - By: Gail Leino
The female equivalent of Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, is the rite of passage between childhood and becoming an adult female, in the Jewish faith. At approximately the age of twelve, Jewish females become Bat Mitzvah. At this time, she becomes responsible for herself and her life decisions, both inside and outside the church. - Jesus Isn't A Brand Name - By: Glen D. Williams
Even in the third grade, everyone at my elementary school knew the cool boys wore Converse All-Stars, Levi's 501s and a pin-stripe sport shirt. Yes...it was the early 60's! - My Love Affair With Jesus in Nothing's Going to Stop Us Now Lyrics by Starship - By: Matthew Robert Payne
Lookin' in your eyes I see a paradise This world that I found is too good to be true Standing here beside you, want so much to give you This love in my heart and I feel it for you Let 'em say we're crazy, I'll give a path Put your hands in my hand baby don't ever look back Let the world around us, just fall apart Baby we can make it if we're heart to heart And we can build this thing together Standing strong forever Nothing's gonna stop us nowWhen I first came to love this song it was at an Amway convention when they blasted out songs and showed slides of cars, houses and holidays and the richest of possessions that we could all dream for and strive for. Sorry to bring Amway into it. May make a few of you laugh though. - Ted Haggard and How Evangelical Politics Helped End His Preaching Career - By: Les Herron
When the reports of Pastor Ted Haggard's potential sexual downfall were first shouted from the rooftops of the mainstream media his religious friends (and others) pointed fingers at what was certainly political motivation.And politics were certainly a part of the why's and how's of Haggard's downfall but probably not in the way we first thought.To be evangelical and/or charismatic we must be aligned with a specific political party and vote a certain way on each 'important' issue', with importance being defined by someone in a ministry typically located outside of a local church ministry (para-church ministry). - Does the Qu'ran Command Endless War - By: Ray McIntyre
After the tragedies of the 11th of September 2001 and the invasion of Iraq many people are arguing that the Qu'ran and Islam itself teaches that a state of endless war exists between Muslims and 'Infidels' (who are usually defined by these folk as being Christians and Jews.)In support of their arguments they pull quotes from the Qu'ran which seem to support their position, but do they really?In this article I want to show the deceitful way in which these folk argue, either out of ignorace on their part or from a desire to stir up hatred against folk.